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Beneath the Shadows
Beneath the Shadows
by Sara Foster
Enjoyable read, Keeps you guessing (6/14/2012)
Beneath the Shadows grabbed my interest from the start. It is easy to sympathize with the main character, Grace. The mystery and intrigue develops in a small community on the North Yorkshire moors. The plot is not predictable, and it is an enjoyable read. I only wish that …more
The Most Dangerous Thing
The Most Dangerous Thing
by Laura Lippman
Good potential but disappointing delivery (8/29/2011)
The Most Dangerous Thing started out with a promising story-line. At first I was drawn in to the tale of a group friends, but kept being annoyed by constant narration switch from third person to 1st, often in the same paragraph. My sympathy/interest in the characters fell …more
The Daughter of Siena
The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato
Daughter of Siena - nothing special (5/31/2011)
This novel got off to a slow start, not because of a lack of plot elements, but because it took me a long time to gain sympathy for any of the characters. I found the sections on the history of Siena interesting, but otherwise the story did not draw me in. I also found the …more
Jamrach's Menagerie
Jamrach's Menagerie: A Novel
by Carol Birch
Jamrach's Menagerie - truly an adventure (3/7/2011)
Jamrach's Menagerie is a compelling story of a boy swept away on a seafaring adventure. I got completely caught up in the story of Jaffy and Tim, and watching how adventure and strife shape their lives. Very well written. I highly recommend this book.
Agent X
Agent X: A Novel
by Noah Boyd
Agent X - an entertaining thriller (12/22/2010)
Agent X is an entertaining thriller that is hard to put down. Steve Vail, the protagonist from The Bricklayer, is back in action again. The main characters are likable, and the plot twists keep you guessing to the end. This book is an enjoyable read.
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai: A Novel
by Ruiyan Xu
Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai (10/25/2010)
This is a fascinating story, that showcases how our lives and culture are completely dependent on a common language. I started this book on an airplane, and became so absorbed in the narrative that I nearly missed the beverage cart. The Lost and Forgotten Languages of …more

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Death Echo - Fast paced enjoyable read (6/27/2010)
Death Echo by Elizabeth Lowell is a fast paced suspense novel that really delivers. The main characters are well developed, and very likable (although maybe a bit over the top -- both very good looking, smart, strong, talented...). The plot was complex and kept me guessing …more
Await Your Reply
Await Your Reply
by Dan Chaon
Await Your Reply (8/4/2009)
"Await Your Reply" takes three seemingly disparate characters whose stories become increasing intertwined as the book develops. The author uses alternating chapters to narrate each character's story. The transitions between chapters were often abrupt, especially as one " …more
The Quiet Girl
The Quiet Girl
by Peter Hoeg
Quiet Girl Intriguing, Interesting read (10/19/2007)
"The Quiet Girl" by Peter Hoeg was a very interesting read. Hoeg draws you in immediately with his quirky, unusual character Kaspar Krone. Great prose and an intriguing story line kept me hooked to the very last page. Some of the jumps between present and memories of past, …more
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